tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51929337289570137582024-03-17T23:03:52.215-04:00The Gazebo House<b>"A man travels the world in search of what he needs and returns home to find it."
<i>George A.Moore, Irish Novelist</i></b>Rettabughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974677657528087286noreply@blogger.comBlogger377125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-20393969216334611612022-11-28T09:05:00.001-05:002022-11-28T09:14:18.476-05:00UGLY Fabric Challenge<img alt="DSC_4568" border="0" height="774" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Yy4xzozIky8/WGUuIbhUo9I/AAAAAAAAUJQ/pLPPSm6yznA/DSC_4568%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top: 0px; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_4568" width="780" /><br />
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<b>I found this post sitting in the "Drafts" & realized I had never published it.</b><div><b>The wild colored "UGLY" fabric was given to each member of my quilt guild.</b></div><div><br />
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<img alt="DSC_4567" border="0" height="774" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cOURKDtEP7A/WGUuJQBKOfI/AAAAAAAAUJY/cNCmf7flLCI/DSC_4567%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_4567" width="737" /><br />
<b><br />I then added the machine embroidered leaves as well as the turned up cuffs & pocket.</b><br />
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<br /><b>Final touch was to bind the cut edges with bias cuts of the ugly fabric.</b><br />
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<br /><b>Above is a peek at the inside of the jacket lining.</b></div><div><br />
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<br /><b>I used a hair elastic for a loop & found a really cool button to sew onto a triangle tap for closure.</b></div><div><br />
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<b>Below are the other entries into the contest.</b></div><div><br />
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<img alt="DSC_4568" border="0" height="774" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Gr9b8S9Pk30/WGUuVrIaraI/AAAAAAAAUKo/LHXErG9AC1I/DSC_4568%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top: 0px; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_4568" width="780" /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Thanks for stopping by. </b></div><div><b>I've been in a sewing slump after the pandemic/mask marathon sewing but am now happy to be back in my sewing room again. </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>fondly, </b></div><div><b>Rett</b></div>Rettabughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974677657528087286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-44638484545390466092022-08-18T19:20:00.001-04:002022-08-19T07:20:09.190-04:00"Fashionista Garment Bag" from Sara Norris' new pattern!<div style="text-align: center;">Blogger has been taking down posts that have hot links in them, saying they violate their standards against</div><div style="text-align: center;">Malware & Viruses. </div><div style="text-align: center;">They required the link to be removed before they would republish the post.</div><div style="text-align: center;">That is why you are seeing this today. They reposted it, not me!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/TL9U56jh4uI/AAAAAAAAEXs/-8ZUCtsU1lY/s1600/DSC_0088.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530232221381812962" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/TL9U56jh4uI/AAAAAAAAEXs/-8ZUCtsU1lY/s800/DSC_0088.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a><span style="font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;">I was recently honored to be asked to be a tester of Sara Norris'</span>
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new pattern for a child's little garment bag.</span>
<span style="font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;">It is a wonderfully written pattern & one that will work for children of many ages.
The single pattern gives directions for making two sizes:
</span><span style="font-size: 130%;"> Small- 12 months-3 years
Or
Medium-4 years -6 years</span>
<span style="font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;">Due to being hit with an attack of diverticulitis as well as a computer virus,
I was not able to complete my project in time to get photos of it
to Sara before the debut of the pattern.
I'm sharing it with you today.</span>
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</span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;">The pockets have little pleats on each side.
I altered the pockets a wee bit by embellishing them with fabric yo-yos
& buttons & changing them to a Velcro closure,
rather than ribbon ties because
Ms. C. can't tie things yet!
All the kids wear Velcro strap shoes these days.
I'm going to work on helping her learn that skill this weekend when she visits.</span>
</div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/TL9buHRRWAI/AAAAAAAAEX8/cvxe0jl_I0g/s1600/DSC_0091.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530239715217856514" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/TL9buHRRWAI/AAAAAAAAEX8/cvxe0jl_I0g/s800/DSC_0091.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;">You may purchase this pattern at Sara's website,</span><span style="font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;"> where you can see all the other
tester's cute versions.
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</span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/TL9rZtMiMgI/AAAAAAAAEYE/mcGfBQ5oNtI/s1600/DSC_0090.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530256956807328258" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/TL9rZtMiMgI/AAAAAAAAEYE/mcGfBQ5oNtI/s800/DSC_0090.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 427px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 643px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 130%;">Thank you, Sara, for having faith in my sewing skills to be able to test stitch this for you.
Thanks to everyone who visits the Gazebo House, too.
fondly,
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I'm enjoying a little midday nosh</div>
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while looking out the sunroom windows</div>
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It is a little too warm to go outside at this hour, </div>
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especially if I'm drinking hot tea!</div>
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My current favorite is this "Hot Cinnamon Sunset" tea by Henney & Sons.</div>
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I order it via Amazon, as I can't find it locally.</div>
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It reminds me of red hot cinnamon candy hearts! </div>
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My Weight Watcher friendly treat today is a cupcake made with</div>
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sugar free yellow cake mix & 1 can of sugar free orange soda.</div>
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That's it...no other ingredients!</div>
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I used my smallest cupcake tins & baked them for about 20 minutes @ 350ºF.</div>
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They work out to about 1 WW point each on the <span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">♥ </span>plan.</div>
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The lovely Phalaenopsis orchid was given to me by my daughter.</div>
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There is one more bud yet to open on its single stem but I just couldn't wait</div>
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I always allow her to pick which tea cup she would like to use.</div>
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This flower petal shaped one is always her favorite!</div>
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It had an FTD floral arrangement in it at one time.</div>
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The dainty Towel spoon with a crown is one of a set of 4.</div>
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while I use artificial sweeteners, Stevia being the current favorite.</div>
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Her choice of tea is usually Lady Grey...mine too!</div>
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The teapot I'm using today is shaped like a bird house.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">My Siberian iris & pink peonies have finally bloomed & I hurriedly picked some before the rain ruined them.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">The peony plants originally came from my maternal grandmother's garden. </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">My mother then divided the corms & had them planted all along our side yard. </span></span></b><br />
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<b>On Memorial Day, in order to pay homage to the fallen American military, I tried to create a patriotic tray on which to enjoy my midday snack of yogurt & fruit outside in the nice warm sunshine.<br />I used my red & white star quilt that I made, for a tablecloth & a silver tray to carry my items out the back door to the deck.</b></div>
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<b>This quilt was redesigned by Peg Bingham from a vintage one that a friend found at a garage sale.</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is one of my very most favorites...I adore <span style="color: red;"><i>RED</i></span> & <i>WHITE</i> quilts! </span></div>
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Rettabughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974677657528087286noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-10969425290916836792020-05-24T09:59:00.004-04:002020-05-24T10:22:15.353-04:00Strawberries with Breakfast<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I am going to try to get back to blogging since I've missed my blogging friends & "playing with my dishes" so much!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The joy of entertaining went out the window when Ernie passed away. *sigh*</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Other than a few family dinners, I have not bothered to set a pretty table for a long time.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I joined a Facebook page called "Tea Cups & Cupcakes" & have been inspired to use my</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast this morning is a Kodiak Cinnamon Oat pancake with 2 chicken sausages.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Topped with fresh strawberries & Swerve brown sugar!</span></b> </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Irish Breakfast is my tea of choice this morning.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">My pretty tea cup today is Staffordshire from England</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It was a thrift store find, as was my strawberry basket, below.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Traditionally, the little containers on the side were used for brown sugar & cream.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Rettabughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974677657528087286noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-6618280799170609522016-12-25T08:17:00.002-05:002018-01-29T13:45:29.526-05:00Merry Christmas!<img alt="DSC_4681framed" border="0" height="691" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-USaHZNemZuw/WF_CkyCVNBI/AAAAAAAAUIA/f0IOc8A1pe4/DSC_4681framed%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_4681framed" width="1030" /><br />
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<b>Wishing each of you a very Blessed Christmas!</b><br />
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<b>First a beautiful floral arrangement from a dear friend in Alabama.</b><br />
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<b>The central ornament has a family of Christmas carolers.</b><br />
<b>I'll be saving that treasure to reuse again & again.</b><br />
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<b>This little pink feather angel is almost 50 years old!!!</b><br />
<b>I bought it at a school bazaar for my Mother. </b><br />
<b>She always had it on the top of her piano, flanking the nativity set.</b><br />
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<b>My daughter brought me this DARLING little tree for my kitchen this year!!</b><br />
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<b>It is filled with some of the cutest kitchen utensils I have ever seen!</b><br />
<b>A copper sauce pan...</b><br />
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<b>An ornament depicting a package of spaghetti...Ms. C's favorite!</b><br />
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<b>A red glitter handled whisk...</b><br />
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<b>A beautiful copper collander...</b><br />
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<b>A precious potato masher!!</b><br />
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<b>What a fun focal point it has added to my festive kitchen!</b><br />
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<b>The fireplace mantel is always done in gold, with angels...gifts from my sweet husband</b><br />
<b>when we lived in FL. There was a local store that featured a different one each year.</b><br />
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<b>I pray the Spirit of Christmas will light up your life & burn brightly for you all year long!</b><br />
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<b>The title of this post "Tea in the Library", sounds like a hint from the game of "Clue" doesn't it?</b><br />
<b><br /></b><b>Last week, I went to my local libray... </b><br />
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<b>and I had the <i>most</i> delightful time,</b><br />
<b>learning about tea & taste testing several different types.</b><br />
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<b>We were asked to bring our own special teacup from which to sip & sample the tea.</b><br />
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<b>I brought my pretty teacup with matching infuser & lid from <a href="http://www.teavana.com/" style="color: #009900;"><span style="color: red;">TEAVANA</span></a></b><br />
<b>It was one of my birthday gifts a few years ago</b>.<br />
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<strong>I just <span style="font-family: "lucida grande";"><em><span style="color: red;">LOVE</span><span style="color: #ff95ca;"> </span></em></span>how it makes having a single cup of tea such a special experience.</strong><br />
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</strong><strong>It says the Ume blossom on the cup is the beloved symbol of hope in Asian art.</strong><b><br /></b>
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<b>There was a beautiful array of <i>GORGEOUS</i> Hall teapots, (<a href="http://www.ebay.com/gds/Vintage-Hall-Teapot-Buying-Guide-/10000000178722362/g.html" target="_blank">highly collectable</a>)</b><br />
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<b>each with its own special clear glass warmer stand with a little candle inside.</b><br />
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<b>The individual teabags had been filled by hand with various flavors of widely different teas.</b><br />
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<b>There were also bowls of spices, like star anise to examine, smell & savor.</b><br />
<b>We learned how Jasmine tea made by allowing the tea leaves to lay in racks with another rack of jasmine flowers in between each layer. There is a fan moving the air about in the room until the tea master decides that the tea leaves have gotten enough aroma infused into them. Amazing!</b><br />
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<b>This event was put on by Angela Strach-Gotthardt, creator & owner of <i><a href="https://secretteasociety.com/" target="_blank">*The Secret Tea Society*</a></i>.</b><br />
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<b>She is extremely knowledgable & was a delightful hostess, sharing tips on herbal & botantical teas as well as secrets to making a really good cup of tea.</b><br />
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<b>She frequently holds a tea tasting "Salon" in her own lovely historic home in Hudson, OH, which once hid runaway slaves beneath its floor boards!</b><br />
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<b><br /></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">A description of a salon from her website:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">"<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "lato"; letter-spacing: 0.36px;">A Secret Tea Society salon is a special gathering for tea and conversation. We seek out and create sometimes minimal and sometimes highly embellished venues for the gathering of interesting and interested individuals to share tea and conversation about virtually any given topic. A historic home, a public venue, a private room, any beautiful space can serve as the backdrop for a morning, an afternoon or an evening of curated teas, delectable treats, and conversations that foster learning and understanding of the world and of each other. Those conversations may leave one with, perhaps, more questions than answers–and that is a wondrous thing."</span></span></b><br />
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<b>I was totally in love with her wonderful collection of teapots!</b><br />
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<b>I collected them myself for many years, until I ran out of room, but none of mine are as special as the ones she shared!</b><br />
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<b>She & her assistants passed around little bowls, filled with loose tea, for us to smell & observe.</b><br />
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<b>Some were delightful...others, not so much. ;-p Many smelled like perfume! Not what I thought I would care to drink.</b><br />
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<b>There were glass pedistals filled with nuts & unusual teas...I wish I could remember the name of this one with the little white tips....perhaps it </b><b>might have been "white tea"!</b><br />
<b>I wish I had thought to take notes.</b><br />
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<b>These are just some of the DARLING teapots Angela brought to share.</b><br />
<b>I was <span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><i>PEA-GREEN</i></span> with envy over her collection.</b><br />
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<b>I was also tickled <i><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">PINK</span></i> to receive a little brown envelope, tied with a <span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>PINK</i></span> </span>ribbon, </b><br />
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<b>The library had put out a cart with a selection of books on the topic of tea. </b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>I wanted to check out each one!</i></span></b><br />
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<b>Angela also talked about chilled tea, often infused with fruits & how refreshing it could be during the warmer months. </b><br />
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<b>Angela is holding what she calls a "pop-up" store within the historic Brewster Mansion right on the square in Hudson, OH both this weekend & next.</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> equipage, candles and correspondence</span></b><br />
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<b>Don't you just ADORE the little wooden teapots she uses to denote her location? </b><br />
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<b>All the more noticable with their trailing ribbons blowing in the wind. So creative!</b><br />
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<b>She suggested we put a slice of orange rind (without any of the white pith) into the cup, to make your tea even more special.</b><br />
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<b>My sewing/smocking/quilting friend, Nicole visited shortly after the event & we tried it & it</b><b> tastes divine! I'm going to save the peel from all my oranges & freeze the bits of rind for future use.</b><br />
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<b>I wish each of you could stop by to share a cup of tea during this holiday season!</b><br />
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<b><br /></b>I am joining Bernideen's Tea Time Link Party<br />
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She has such a delightful collection of tea items!<br />
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I've neglected my blog drastically... mostly because I haven't had a great deal of things to share. </div>
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These photos were taken this past summer, at a sewing friend's cottage on Lake Erie...seems so very long ago! </div>
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As a child, my family used to spend a day on the shores of Lake Erie at least once a summer.<br />
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I have fond memories of walking along the water's edge, hunting for pretty seashells.</div>
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This relaxing day was a wonderful trip down memory lane for me.<br />
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I am SEW very grateful that I was included.<br />
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My sore hip (bursitis) prevented me from some of the activity in the water but it was still a very fun day.<br />
I sat in the shade on the deck & worked on some hand stitching.</div>
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Those warm summer days seem so far away now.<br />
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This morning, I awoke to <b><i>SNOW</i></b> on the pumpkins....<br />
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as well as my geraniums!<br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;"> It was 73º just a day ago</span></i></b><span style="font-size: large;">!</span></div>
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I'm going to spend my Sunday afternoon, stitching some binding & catching up on the "Poldark" series on PBS.</div>
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Talk about being at the water's edge....this takes place in Wales, from whence my father's ancestors hail.<br />
I love the scenes of them walking & riding along these rocky cliffs, with the water crashing below.</div>
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If you're not watching this series, I urge you to start at the beginning, from the library or On Demand TV.<br />
Like Downton Abbey, you'll need to know the history of all the characters in order to fully enjoy the stories.</div>
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I'm especially enamoured with this red headed damsel, Demelza, wife of Poldark.<br />
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Lots of scenes with her standing by the water's edge, her gorgeous naturally curly red hair blowing in the wind. </div>
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Perfect program for a snowy Sunday, especially if you're not into sports on TV.</div>
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I'll be able to show you a few sewing projects soon but for now they have to remain a secret.<br />
Here is just a sneak peek though:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>I think I need to go soak in some of those</i></b></span></center>
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<br /><br /><span style="font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;">This little table is at the far end of our deck,<br />opposite the Gazebo House.<br /><br />Usually, I sit here with a cold Diet Coke,<br />watching the g'kidlets play in the hot tub.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/THg5iMNUgII/AAAAAAAAD9k/yEtJCNJheTQ/s1600-h/DSC_0100%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0100" border="0" height="684" src="https://lh6.ggpht.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/THg5j7h2GII/AAAAAAAAD9o/yj8ynLqVRzo/DSC_0100_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="DSC_0100" width="1028" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;"><br />The flower pot cost me all of $5 at the beginning of summer.<br />Amazing what a little Miracle Grow will do!<br /><br />I placed it off center on our picnic tablecloth &<br />added candy-apple red chargers that sparkle in the sunlight,<br />followed by blue & white & polka-dot reds!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/THg5kgVT3dI/AAAAAAAAD9s/fTLj0SM6O0I/s1600-h/DSC_0097%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0097" border="0" height="772" src="https://lh6.ggpht.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/THg5l33OflI/AAAAAAAAD9w/ixAObxnn4J8/DSC_0097_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="DSC_0097" width="514" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;"><br />One of my favorite summer wines is this <span style="font-style: italic;">Blue River Riesling</span><br />but the unique bottle has a lot to do with it, too.<br /><br />I love how you see <span style="font-style: italic;">through </span>the bottle to view the<br />beautiful river scene.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/THg5mQ5TUyI/AAAAAAAAD90/iDhrY1rSSGA/s1600-h/DSC_0098%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0098" border="0" height="772" src="https://lh5.ggpht.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/THg5nHqQLxI/AAAAAAAAD94/_enT3y6UK3c/DSC_0098_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="DSC_0098" width="458" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/THg5oAJT3fI/AAAAAAAAD-A/u5whmABBp9g/s1600-h/DSC_0101%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0101" border="0" height="772" src="https://lh6.ggpht.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/THg5p3qqZJI/AAAAAAAAD-E/9WdVQeFnaGo/DSC_0101_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="DSC_0101" width="944" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;">The Revere bowl is there to hold shrimp tails.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">Yvonne, at StoneGable inspired me when she made blueberry ones.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;">One ready-made pie crust will make 2 little pies.<br /><br />You use one side of the mold<br />(shown below)<br /><br />to cut the bottoms & the lattice side<br /><br />to cut the tops.<br /><br />Placing the solid piece on the bottom of the mold,<br /><br />fill with 3 Tbsp. of any fruit filling,<br /><br />top with the lattice cut pie top &<br /><br />PRESS together to seal & crimp the edges!<br /><br />Easy as PIE!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;"><br />(Thank you, Carol, for my special cinnamon!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 180%; font-weight: bold;">A last peek at the lantern in the Gazebo at dusk</span>...</div>
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Rettabughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974677657528087286noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-65298522835020994042016-08-09T07:57:00.000-04:002016-08-09T07:57:12.311-04:00Summer Flowers<img alt="garden" border="0" height="774" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k0QAVz9Lxjk/V6it3D473aI/AAAAAAAAT-0/GF_pfROQF1g/garden%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="garden" width="549" /><br />
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We’ve had a <em>very</em> hot, dry summer this year in Ohio!<br />
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I’ve had to water my roses & hydrangeas every single morning.<br />
I go out bright & early to avoid the heat & sun.<br />
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They have rewarded me with tons of beautiful blooms for gathering all summer long.<br />
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Even my lilac tree beside the Gazebo’s decking, has bloomed for a second time this year!<br />
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I got a kick out of this one little branch, peeking through the railings.<br />
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The hydrangeas have been beautiful this year but are starting to wane a little now.<br />
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They’ll be just as pretty dried, though.<br />
I cut them & hang them upside down to dry in the basement.<br />
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My sweet Ms. C. loves <span style="color: magenta;">PINK</span>, so I try to plant as many shades of it I can find.<br />
Geraniums, petunias, roses…you name it.<br />
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With two older brothers, anything that was <span style="color: magenta;">PINK</span> belonged to her.<br />
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As a baby, she would point & say “MY <span style="color: magenta;">PINK</span>!” anytime she saw something that color.<br />
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It is still her favorite color!<br />
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I’ve been keeping cool by sewing each day in the downstairs level. <br />
I created & monogrammed 5 polka-dot pockets, which I then sewed onto contrasting colored t-shirts for Ms. C.<br />
She took them home before I could snap a photo…darn it! They turned out cute & her phone fits into the pocket perfectly.<br />
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I plan to make a few pockets for my nightgowns, so I’ll have a place to keep my phone on me in the evenings or early morning.<br />
I worry about falling, now that I live alone, so I try to keep my phone on me at all times.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by <em>The Gazebo House</em> today. I’ll come visit you soon!<br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CUDLZy4Hi24/V6nEDV7CmrI/AAAAAAAAUAM/tNh_bjC6RW4/s1600-h/God%25255B3%25255D.gif"><img alt="God" height="359" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9XgwFN8TPG4/V6nED4l6ooI/AAAAAAAAUAQ/LZ3QdGoVFEs/God_thumb%25255B1%25255D.gif?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="God" width="788" /></a>Rettabughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974677657528087286noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-72686278770523049372016-07-25T09:18:00.000-04:002016-07-25T10:28:39.068-04:00KISS *Tea Party Picnic* 2016<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The *Tea Party Picnic* for my KISS Quilt Guild went off without a hitch! Whew! </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Everyone seemed to have a great time & the quilt projects, both in the Challenge & the mini group's *Show & Tell* were wonderful!!! </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large; line-height: normal;"><b style="line-height: 21.3px;">My committee members, JoAnn & Norma & myself ran around like crazy women, getting all the placemats, teapots & napkin/cutlery into place just 2 hours before the event.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large; line-height: normal;"><b style="line-height: 21.3px;"><span style="color: #444444;">I made the </span><span style="color: magenta;">PINK </span><span style="color: #444444;">lemonade & the man who runs the hall had already made up ice tea.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large; line-height: normal;"><b style="line-height: 21.3px;"><span style="color: #444444;">He also got the coffee started for us, which you can't see over in the left corner.</span></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">This is a shot of the food tables & dessert area prior to everyone's arrival. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">That arch had white lights, which I remember to plug in at the very last minute!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Pink & Green were the colors throughout the entire day.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Every table had ONE place setting that did not get a knife inside the <span style="color: magenta;">PINK </span>wrapped napkin.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">The person who sat at that spot was the winner of the little fabric sweetener holders!</span></b><br />
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<b style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 22.72px;"><span style="font-size: large;">The ladies <i>loved </i>the little fabric bowls for the sweetener & we gave all 20 of them away as door prizes.</span></b><br />
<b style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 22.72px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you to all my committee members for helping to make them!</span></b><br />
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<b style="line-height: 21.3px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: normal;">We had <i style="line-height: 22.72px;">TONS </i>of really good food! I wish I'd gotten back to the tables to take some photos but I was up on a stage, doing the announcing,</span></b><br />
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<b style="line-height: 21.3px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: normal;">The gals really got into the theme of the party, bringing little tea sandwiches, choc. covered strawberries, beautiful mini fruit tarts, similar to these, only smaller, bite size versions.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">One member captured a few photos </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">with her phone</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">of the big mini group's reveal *Show & Tell* .</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Thanks for stopping by <i>The Gazebo House</i> today to see the results of months of planning for the *Tea Party Picnic*.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The pattern for this quilt is now out of print but can be found in Fons & Porter's "Love of Quilting"- May/June 2006. You can buy the digital version of that issue for only $2.99 <a href="http://www.shopfonsandporter.com/product/fons-porter-love-of-quilting-may-june-2006-digital-issue/magazine-issues">HERE</a>.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>This little limoges box was the inspiration for the theme of my quilt guild's annual picnic</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Every member has been asked to bring a tea cup with them, </b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Here is a photo of the paper drip catchers for teapots.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">and a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/206371478/tea-pot-drip-catchers-package-of-20-tea?ga_search_query=drip&ref=shop_items_search_1" target="_blank">LINK</a> to where you can buy them!</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I only had to borrow a few from friends, </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>to make sure I had enough large sized ones to use....</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I didn't think the Christmas ones would work too well.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>This <i>darling</i> little thatched roof one, </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>with the bluebird looking at his reflection, </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>is my newest aquisition! </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Isn't he TOO cute?!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>This delicate treasure belongs to my friend Nicole & </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I'm almost afraid to take it, </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>for fear of it getting damaged in transit. </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I'm so enamoured of its graceful lines.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">My committee members & I have been busy</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">making little fabric bowls to hold sweeteners</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">on each table. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Here is a link to the video that I used to make the fabric bowls, shown below,</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_QOl_cHsJI">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_QOl_cHsJI</a></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>These are the measurements I used to get this little size:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I hope I remember to bring my camera </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>so that I can share some photos of the picnic next week! </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>This is the big end-of-the-year "Show & Tell" </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>where everyone brings their projects </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>that they learned to make in the mini groups</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>which are held all year long.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>We will also sign up to take some new mini group </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>classes for the upcoming season. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Just wait till you see <i>THOSE gorgeous </i>projects...</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Thanks for stopping by "The Gazebo House" today.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Wish we could share a cup of tea together!</i></b></span><br />
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<img alt="Brass_Teapot_Cup_xsnagx Rettabug" border="0" height="484" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-85EOiP7BiyA/V4uZwE6dn-I/AAAAAAAAT54/ugkE5Fu6R-Q/Brass_Teapot_Cup_xsnagx%252520Rettabug%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Brass_Teapot_Cup_xsnagx Rettabug" width="553" />Rettabughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974677657528087286noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-28246099186125806392016-06-11T08:51:00.004-04:002017-09-27T13:50:02.297-04:00Burp Cloth Tutorial<br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: large;"><b>I made a few burp cloths for the newest member of the family,</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: large;"><b>Emma Grace, born last week, to my deceased husband's (Ernie)grandson Shawn & his wife, Stephanie.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: large;"><b>Emma is Ernie’s 4th Great Granddaughter!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: large;"><b>Several people asked questions regarding how I made the fabric bands</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: large;"><b>on the top & bottom of these burp cloths, so I took photos as I went along.</b></span><br />
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<b>I trim off the serged edges of the diaper, both top & bottom,</b><br />
<b>to make sure I’m starting with a straight, square edge.</b><br />
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<b>The size of the fabric band is really personal preference. </b><br />
<b>I like to cut mine between 5-7 inches long & 1 inch wider than the diaper.</b><br />
<b>This will give you a band that is between 2 1/2" to 3 1/2" in depth because you fold it in half.</b><br />
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<b>It needs to be 1 inch wider than the diaper, so that 1/2” of fashion fabric extends beyond the diaper edges to start.</b><br />
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<b>Placing <i>RIGHT </i>sides together, sew a 1/2 inch seam allowance along the bottom edge.</b><br />
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<b>Take it to your ironing board, & lay it right side up. </b><br />
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<b>Press the fashion fabric away from the diaper to get a nice, crisp clean edge.</b><br />
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<b>While at the ironing board, turn it over to the back & fold up the other raw edge of the fashion fabric 1/2 inch & press well. </b><br />
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<b>Then fold up fabric band, RIGHT sides together, matching pressed 1/2” hem to the prior sewn seam. </b><br />
<b>Make sure to COVER that line of bobbin stitching or it will show on the front! </b><br />
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<b>Sew up both of the short sides, using a 1/2” seam allowance,</b><br />
<b>which will put the seam right next to the diaper.</b><br />
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<b>I like to cut off a bit of the corner seam allowance, </b><br />
<b>to reduce bulk. Do both corners the same way.</b><br />
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<b>Fold the snipped corner over & place your thumb on it,</b><br />
<b>to hold in place while you turn the fashion fabric band</b><br />
<b>right sides out.</b><br />
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<b>I use a chop stick’s blunt end to push out the fabric in the corners.</b><br />
<b>Don’t use scissors or anything sharp or you will poke a hole right through!</b><br />
<b>Ask me how I know this. ~~blush~~</b><br />
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<b>Instead of pinning the fabric band in place, </b><br />
<b>I like to use small bits of fusible web to hold it down while I sew along the edge.</b><br />
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<b>Stitch Witchery or Wonder Under…even wash away tape will work.</b><br />
<b>You just want to get it secured into correct position so that edge stitching is easier.</b><br />
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<b>Can you see my boo-boo?</b><br />
<b>I wasn’t careful enough when I fused the band into position.</b><br />
<b>It doesn’t completely cover the bobbin thread! </b><br />
<b>If you can unstitch & pull the fusible apart, this can be fixed.</b><br />
<b>If not, its just a burp cloth….don’t worry about it!!</b><br />
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<br />Rettabughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974677657528087286noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-58737113572208521452016-05-10T11:14:00.001-04:002016-05-10T14:01:07.823-04:00Turquoise Tuesday: National Women's Check-up Day<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Today is <span style="color: cyan;"><i>TURQUOISE TUESDAY</i></span>!! </span></b></div>
<b><br /> </b><b>In honor of Women’s National Health Week (the second week of May) the American Lung Association and LUNG FORCE are turning the nation </b><b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: cyan;"><i>TURQUOISE </i></span></span></b><b><span style="color: cyan; font-size: large;"><i> </i></span>in support of the fight against lung cancer, the #1 cancer killer of women in our country.</b><br />
<b> </b><b>So to join in support of this venture, I’m wearing a </b><b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: cyan;"><i>TURQUOISE </i></span></span></b><b> chevron striped blouse & topaz (</b><b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: cyan;"><i>TURQUOISE </i></span></span></b><b>)</b><b> earrings today that match my eyes!</b><br />
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<img alt="LAL_thumb[2]" border="0" height="518" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BSte-AQ-iUA/VzHsNoc3YuI/AAAAAAAATxI/J14sg4Ve7jM/LAL_thumb2%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="LAL_thumb[2]" width="427" /> <br />
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<b>Plus I’m sharing some of my favorite </b><b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: cyan;"><i>TURQUOISE </i></span></span></b><b>items, too!</b><br />
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<img alt="2015-08-02 001 001 wm_thumb[2]" border="0" height="751" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cvYYVop_5IE/VzHsOT9dQFI/AAAAAAAATxM/AoHlFxZp6UI/2015-08-02-001-001-wm_thumb2%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="2015-08-02 001 001 wm_thumb[2]" width="545" /> <br />
<b> </b><b>This is my "Frond Garden" quilt that I teased you with little snippets of last year, </b><br />
<b>then totally forgot to post the completed quilt for you to see. </b><br />
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<img alt="2015-08-02 001 005_thumb" border="0" height="548" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gcmtUx3ceYE/VzHsPFJjC6I/AAAAAAAATxQ/n3MVhg7s2mk/2015-08-02-001-005_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="2015-08-02 001 005_thumb" width="803" /> <br />
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<b>It is the spectacular "Carpe Diem" fabric by Melissa Marie Collins</b><br />
<b>from Front Design Studio that gives this quilt such vibrant visual impact.</b> <br />
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<img alt="2015-08-02 001 002_thumb" border="0" height="563" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q9cEK_yv2UY/VzHsPxudZeI/AAAAAAAATxU/QM6HCIJ5fAc/2015-08-02-001-002_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="2015-08-02 001 002_thumb" width="833" /> <br />
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<b>The pattern I used is called <a href="http://www.villarosadesigns.com/shop/Patterns/RoseCards/p/SUNDANCE---54x69-sku-rc049.htm" target="_blank">"Sundance" by Villa Rosa Designs</a>. </b><br />
<b>Designed to focus maximum impact with large patterned fabrics, it was really simple to do. </b><br />
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<b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> I originally had lime green around each of those </b><b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: cyan;"><i>TURQUOISE </i></span></span></b><b>blocks </b><br />
<b>(thank you to my friend, Robin, for the pretty floral fabric that I fussy cut)</b><br />
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<b>but didn't like the effect of the green, so I got out the seam ripper & took it all apart. </b><br />
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<b> Using the deep purple really set off the swirls in the wide bands of fabric on the sides of the blocks.</b><br />
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<img alt="2015-08-02 001 006_thumb" border="0" height="587" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mX52GxEEdQ0/VzHsRbxFa7I/AAAAAAAATxc/z5rf_dZ0uG4/2015-08-02-001-006_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="2015-08-02 001 006_thumb" width="767" /><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>The quilting design is "Moonlight E2E" from mycreativestitches.net & </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>can be found HERE:<span style="line-height: 22.4px;"> </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b> <a class="bbc_url" href="http://www.mycreativestitches.net/moonlight-edge-to-edge/" rel="nofollow external" style="color: #0f72da;" title="External link">http://www.mycreativ...t-edge-to-edge/</a><span style="line-height: 22.4px;"> </span></b></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">I loved how the swirls & curls in the quilting pattern matched the same design in the fabric</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">and I especially love how you can really see it on the </span></strong><b style="background-color: transparent; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: cyan;"><i>TURQUOISE </i></span></span></b><strong style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22.4px;">backing fabric!</strong></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #282828; line-height: 22.4px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I used wool batting, which doesn't crease & keeps the quilt lightweight yet warm & Superior's So Fine thread in a pale green color...#446.</span></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #282828; line-height: 22.4px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It blended beautifully over all the different colors.</span></b></span><br />
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<b>Next <span style="color: cyan;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">TURQUOISE</span> </i></span>project is my *Hunter Star* pattern quilt that I just finished.</b><br />
<b>In fact, I still have to add the binding but I couldn't wait to show it to you. </b><br />
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<b>I've named it </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-size: 48px; line-height: 72px; white-space: pre-wrap;">"</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: inherit; font-size: 48px; font-weight: lighter; line-height: 72px; white-space: pre-wrap;">T</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-size: 48px; line-height: 72px; white-space: pre-wrap;">u</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: inherit; font-size: 48px; font-weight: lighter; line-height: 72px; white-space: pre-wrap;">rcaide" </span><b>which is Irish/Gaelic for </b><b><span style="color: cyan;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: cyan;">TURQUOISE</span>.</span><span style="color: cyan;"> </span></i></span></b><br />
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<b>I used Deb Tucker's ruler, which has you create the blocks slightly over-sized</b><br />
<b>& then trim down so they're close to perfect. </b><br />
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<b>I was getting a little tired of making the same block over & over </b><br />
<b>but I pushed myself to make this long enough to fit </b><b>across the entire back of a sofa.</b><br />
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<img alt="DSC_4150_thumb" border="0" height="491" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TwMaOTijRBM/VzHjfv0PNbI/AAAAAAAATv8/JeSnee6rOGo/DSC_4150_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_4150_thumb" width="652" /><br />
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<b>I used a design from Mountaintop Quilting called:</b><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "cabin"; line-height: 40px;"><b><a href="https://www.mountaintopquilting.com/products/1745-hunters-star-lace" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">#1745 HUNTER'S STAR LACE</span></a></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; line-height: 40px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>carefully placing it, point by point within each block,</b></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; line-height: 40px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>and "morphing" it to fit, one at a time.</b></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; line-height: 40px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>It took me well over 20 hours to complete the quilting</b>!</span></span></span></span><br />
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<img alt="DSC_4151_thumb" border="0" height="534" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z9b_2ksd1J0/VzHsUZazJAI/AAAAAAAATxo/eqe8w7ZZjkg/DSC_4151_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_4151_thumb" width="790" /> <br />
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<b>I used Superior thread's *Fantastico* variegated thread, color #5070, </b><br />
<b>which runs from a teal green to a darker </b><b style="color: #282828; line-height: 22.4px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: cyan;"><i>TURQUOISE </i></span></span></b><b>shade. </b><br />
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<b>Not one single thread break in the entire quilt!!</b><br />
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<b><i><u><span style="color: cyan; font-size: x-large;">I LOVE MY INNOVA LONG ARM!!!</span></u></i></b></div>
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<b>The sharp points of the design meet together in the center of the four blocks to form what resembles a Canterbury or a Maltese cross.</b><br />
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<b>I "stitched in the ditch" in all the vertical & horizontal seams....<i>BORING</i>!!</b><br />
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<b>I hate doing that part but I've learned it really does make a difference in how flat the quilt lies.</b><br />
<b>Deb Tucker has you press all the seams open, too, which helps a great deal.</b><br />
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<b>I find that if I lay it in the dining room, </b><br />
<b>where the morning sun can shine across it from the sunroom/kitchen windows,</b><br />
<b>you get a good idea of the depth of texture provided by the wool batting. </b><br />
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<img alt="DSC_4156_thumb" border="0" height="509" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pO9ujD6sc_I/VzHsW4UgSJI/AAAAAAAATx0/wyiBSQWcwss/DSC_4156_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_4156_thumb" width="795" /> <br />
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<b>The border design has scrolls & heart shapes intertwined.</b><br />
<b>I was glad I remembered to mirror the image when I went to the opposite side & bottom, </b><br />
<b>so the hearts pointed outward. </b><br />
<b>I've forgotten to do that only once & once was enough!</b><br />
<b>It is NOT fun, picking out 12 stitches/inch, believe me.</b><br />
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<b>This last photo, taken later in the morning shows the color more accurately. </b><br />
<b>I was pleasantly surprised to see the secondary pattern of "CIRCLES" throughout.</b><br />
<b>A totally unexpected added dimension!</b><br />
<b>Can you see the faint outline of them, below?</b><br />
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<img alt="DSC_4159_thumb[1]" border="0" height="538" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V9Hh3mbjTk0/VzHsZFC6NVI/AAAAAAAATyA/2IYHAqxJtQY/DSC_4159_thumb1%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_4159_thumb[1]" width="852" /> <br />
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<b>As I looked around the house today, I realized my hairbrush, my pill case, my kitchen broom & even my garbage can are all <i><span style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">TURQUOISE</span></i>...</b><br />
<b>I'll spare you the photos of those. </b><br />
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<b>However, I do want to share my favorite summer time nail polish. <br /> </b><br />
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<b>Note the name on the bottom.....</b><br />
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<b>One of my blogging friends, BJ, named her blog "<a href="http://bj-sweetnothings.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Nothings</a>", so this photo is for YOU, BJ!! </b><br />
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<b>(I added the last "s" with Photoshop, tee-hee)</b><br />
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<b>One more </b><b><i><span style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">TURQUOISE </span></i></b><b>photo, from Southern Living, just because I love it...</b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">"Arandano" by Marilyn Badger, Best of Show, Paducah, KY</span></i></b><br />
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<b>I was lucky to get to attend the big quilt show this year in Paducah, KY ..."Quilt City USA"!</b><br />
<b>I had a wonderful time & really enjoyed the show as well as exploring the city & learning about its history.</b><br />
<b>However, I came home a day early due to a wicked sore throat which turned into a nasty upper respiratory infection. </b><br />
<b>I missed out on my KISS quilt guild's "Mug Rug Exchange" (which I suggested!) & several other events, because I didn't want to infect others.</b><br />
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<b>These photos show just some of the spectacular quilts from the show.</b><br />
<b> Marilyn Badger won *Best of Show* with her "Arandano", which means "blueberry". </b><br />
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<b>It was AMAZING & the photos don't really do any of the quilts justice. </b><br />
<b>To see them in person was just awe inspiring!</b><br />
<b>You can watch an interview with Marilyn & get to see the quilt better here:</b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fS3qfvwi-9w&list=UUAP5JtMkAFKkQMlrdnEjT8g&index=19" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fS3qfvwi-9w&list=UUAP5JtMkAFKkQMlrdnEjT8g&index=19</a></b><br />
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<img alt="Color Flow" border="0" height="471" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TNPhld3ZJ1g/Vyf_6rC97QI/AAAAAAAATr0/j6m7jHszJ1U/Color%252520Flow%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Color Flow" width="586" /><br />
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<b>I especially got a chuckle out of this one below with the hats, </b><br />
<b>depicting the quilter's (Tami Graeber) view at the Kentucky Derby! </b><br />
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<b>It was titled "My View, Those Darn Hats, Who Won the Derby?" LOL</b><br />
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<b>We've been to the Kentucky Derby & I wore a large red & black hat, </b><br />
<b>(which I still have, BTW) so this really brought back fond memories.</b><br />
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<b>Lots of 3-D embellishments & check out the fantastic feathering in the quilting of the red hat.</b><br />
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<img alt="hat" border="0" height="737" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tq3WFZURAtY/Vyf_8DFiZKI/AAAAAAAATsA/fhy9h6KMWOY/hat%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="hat" width="602" /><br />
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<b>I don't have enough adjectives to describe all the delicious quilting I saw at the show.</b><br />
<b>Each quilt was more beautiful than the next.</b><br />
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<b>My camera took lousy pictures of Bethanne Nemish's 1st place "Paisley Peacock" </b><br />
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<b>so I've borrowed this is from her website <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjd2eOFgL7MAhUBeD4KHdIBACsQFggcMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.whitearborquilting.com%2F&usg=AFQjCNHOHNMUBIbrxlc4XsSWtUj1Wj_ZDA&sig2=0O21PLcKzjXTdf3P4krhFQ&bvm=bv.121070826,d.cWw" target="_blank">White Arbor Quilting</a> </b></div>
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<b>& Margaret Solomon Gunn's 2nd place quilt "The Jester's Folly". </b><br />
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<b>Both were spectacular but the skylights & overhead lighting played havoc with the colors! </b><br />
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<b>If you google each name, you'll see much better shots. </b><br />
<b>Congratulations to both of these gals!!!</b><br />
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<b>You can watch a video of Bethanne's interview about the quilt here:</b><br />
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<b>There is also a video with Margaret regarding her win here:</b><br />
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<b>The following photos, in random order, are just a small taste of what was on display. </b><br />
<b>I frequently overheard people gasping & saying "Oh my goodness!" again & again as I walked up & down the aisles. </b><br />
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<b>The quilting was especially delicious for me to see up close!!</b><br />
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<b>"A King on His Throne" by Nancy Sterett Martin</b><br />
<b>Just look at that incredible thread work!!</b><br />
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<b>The following"Twas the Night Before Christmas"quilt was a favorite of mine & you can see why.</b><br />
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<b>I remember first seeing this type of looped corded edging done by <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi_4KWf_b3MAhVKXD4KHSdcDiwQFggdMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsharonschamber.com%2F&usg=AFQjCNEYxNqxBCoeMzTAY1dB7zMmsIkcIw&sig2=MjZUAxtPStPazu-sPyWAHg" target="_blank">Sharon Schamber</a> years ago at the Houston Quilt Show.</b><br />
<b> She had started her working career in garment construction & often used this technique when she made closures on wedding dresses & ball gowns. </b><br />
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<img alt="Oscar" border="0" height="540" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sr22Fk0OZNQ/VygAQqQfGiI/AAAAAAAATtk/B0DWm1UqFq8/Oscar%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Oscar" width="1030" /><br />
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<b>LOVED how the quilters (Nancy Sterette & Karen Sistek) depicted "Oscar The Great", the </b><b>blue heron's the reflection in the water!</b><br />
<b>I wouldn't know where to begin to create something like this.</b><br />
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<img alt="Paradise" border="0" height="715" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kE_XlXSX7hQ/VygARjduqJI/AAAAAAAATto/n7rdkzsKi-4/Paradise%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Paradise" width="605" /><br />
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<b>Ending with a scrumptious <span style="color: red;">RED </span>& WHITE quilt because you all know how much I love <span style="color: red;">RED</span>!</b><br />
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<b>I'm <i>SEW </i>glad I got to experience Paducah & all that goes along with the show....strawberry shortcake from the Boy Scouts, the flood walls with the pictorial history of the town, the $5/book sale, Eleanor Burn's crazy antics at her show but especially the delightful company of my sewing friends with whom I shared a condo. Thanks to each of them for including me this year! Now I'm going back to bed, to curl up under a quilt.</b><br />
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<b><br /></b>Rettabughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974677657528087286noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-61008970115340142932016-04-05T08:53:00.001-04:002016-04-05T09:24:48.844-04:00More of My Sewing Room <br />
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<b> I meant to post these photos last Feb. but circumstances had my blogging mojo in the pits last year.</b><br />
<b>The little wooden caddy was made for me by my Son-in-Love & for awhile, I grew herbs on the deck in it.</b><br />
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<b> The weather was taking its toll though, so my sweet hubby refinished it for me &</b><br />
<b> now I only use it inside the house, down in my sewing room. </b><br />
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<b>Four Mason jars fit nicely & provide a source of treats...</b><br />
<b>peppermint, cinnamon, marshmallows, hot cocoa... </b><br />
<b>to be used when visitors come to visit & sew with me in my sewing room.</b><b> </b><br />
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<b>I used this metal planter to coral some flowers one year....</b><br />
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<b> but here it is doing double duty as a plate rack.</b><br />
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<b>You saw this little wire caddy in my last post...it holds sugar free flavorings,</b><br />
<b>to add to your coffee or tea...</b><br />
<b>Hazelnut, Vanilla, Almond, Raspberry & my favorite, Caramel!</b><br />
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<b>When any of my sewing friends come to visit,</b><br />
<b>I try to serve something sweet to nibble on while we talk & sew. </b><br />
<b>Usually it is cookies ...</b><br />
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<b>& <i>ALWAYS </i>some chocolate...</b><br />
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<b>with a few *heart-healthy* almonds available in pretty milkglass containers, as well.</b><br />
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<b>I have a WIDE variety of teas available.</b><br />
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<b>I am always on the look-out for more interesting flavors to try, too.</b><br />
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<b>I change the fabrics that cover the Mason jar tops, according to the season.</b><br />
<b>This little candle was an embroidery design done on my sewing machine.</b><br />
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<b> I often just cut circles of novelty fabrics with the theme of the current season's motifs on them.</b><br />
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<b>This was the set-up in my sewing room, over the Christmas holiday one year....see all the snow outside?</b><br />
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<b>Cute little mugs with matching snack plates add to the winter festivities.</b><br />
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<b> Unfortunately, with our lingering cold weather, they're still appropriate in April right now!</b><br />
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<b> The mugs match the individual plates....</b><br />
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<b> & every pair is a wee bit different from the others.</b><br />
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<b>I even have candles that match the appropriate seasons!</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I am <i>SOOOOO</i> ready for Spring, though!! </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Bring on the flowers!!!!</span></b><br />
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<b>Thank you for visiting <i>The Gazebo House</i> today. </b><br />
<b>I wish you could join me for a cup of something hot & a sweet treat!</b><br />
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Rettabughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974677657528087286noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-47627573539481522712016-03-29T10:54:00.000-04:002016-03-29T11:34:31.393-04:00Sewing Room Credenza<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Recently, Lisa H. Calle, an award winning quilter, </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">did <a href="https://lisacalle.wordpress.com/2016/03/28/eye-candy-monday/" target="_blank">a blog post</a> & asked her readers</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">That reminded me that I've never shown</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> my hand painted</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> (not by me!)</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> credenza in my sewing room! </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">This is the cabinet where I store most (not all) of my threads.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I just fell in love with both the painted scrolls &</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It looks very French to me, </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">so I've tried to accent that style with</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> & trivets with French wording</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> to carry out the theme</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">This past year, I added a coffee/tea station </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The little rack on the left holds bottles of </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">gold chest on the right contains</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I use the two shelves behind the doors to </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">keeping them away from both damaging light & dust.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Reminds me of a rainbow!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I wish I were talented enough to paint it, </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">but I hate to paint! </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I'm sure I've shared this little hand painted hutch </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It is nearer the table where I sit with guests</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">vintage <span style="font-size: large;">"Quban <span style="font-size: large;">R</span>oyal" plates, </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">which are </span></span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">trimmed in </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> 14 k. gold</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> & have to be hand washed,</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I am NOT going to open the bottom doors on this one. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>It needs to be straightened up first before I show it off!</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for visiting <i>The Gazebo House</i> today. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">If you're ever in the neighborhood, </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> I'll gladly put the kettle on!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">fondly,</span></b></div>
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<b>Come in through the front door...I'm almost ready for Easter.</b> <br />
<b>There are rabbits all over <i>The Gazebo House</i>!</b><br />
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<b>On the other side of the shelf, a second bunny sits beside a fun photo of "Bill", a beautiful golden retriever who used to ride around with his owner in their golf cart in our development in Venice, FL. His picture brings back fond memories of our time there.</b></div>
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<b>Two different Easter teapots sit at the ready, awaiting a selection of various flavored teas.</b><br />
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<b>Ms. C. loves <i>English Breakfast</i> tea the most...I prefer <i>Irish Breakfast</i>, but honestly there isn't much difference to me!</b> <br />
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<b> That is a Longaberger egg plate in the center, that awaits the eggs I intend to dye tomorrow. </b><br />
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<b> </b><b>My apothecary jar contains colorful plastic eggs, while the bunny dish has pastel malted milk balls.</b> <br />
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<b>I thought this pretty Fitz & Floyd Easter egg plate matched the pales shades of the candy dish & contents.</b> <br />
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<b>Like many other bloggers at this time of year, I'm using my Bordallo Pinheiro cabbage plates & bowls.</b> <br />
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<b>They provide such wonderful texture & they're just so perfect for SPRING!!</b> <br />
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<b>I have several other "cabbage" accessories that aren't made in Portugal, but still look very similar.</b> <br />
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<b>Peter Rabbit holds pepper & the little cabbage he is resting upon holds the salt.</b> <br />
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<b>The triple server awaits various condiments & accoutrements to be added Sunday morning just prior to the family's arrival after church.</b> <br />
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<b>This little creamer really needs a matching sugar bowl, but I have not been able to find one yet.</b> <br />
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<b>Of course, everybody gets a nice big solid chocolate bunny!</b> <br />
<b> </b><b>I already sent one back to Kenyon college with DGS#1, </b><br />
<b>as he won't be able to come home for Easter.</b> <br />
<b>The table will seem very empty without both he & Ernie eating with us.</b> <br />
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<b>I have some pretty pots of flowers in the sunroom windows, just waiting for it to warm up so they can go in the ground.</b> <b>There are three mixed red & white dianthus plants, which should come back every year. The blossoms look like peppermint to me!</b><br />
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<b>It is risky to plant things here in Ohio before Mother's Day in May, out of fear of frost.</b> <br />
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<b>I always set out all the serving bowls that I think I'm going to need before the actual serving day.</b> <br />
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<b>These will be for salad & broccoli, to go with a Honey Baked Ham, buttered parsley potatoes, ambrosia salad with coconut, pineapple & colorful marshmallows & Rhodes buns (which taste EXACTLY like my Dad's homemade bread!) </b> <br />
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<b>The pale yellow waffle weave napkins were embroidered by me, years ago.</b><br />
<b>Sadly, I can't remember where I got the design. I always like to give credit for the designers, as I don't digitize.</b> <br />
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<b>Other areas of the house have more spring-like Easter colors to brighten up the rooms.</b><br />
<b>We need it....it has been<i> dreary~rainy~gloomy</i> around here!</b><br />
<b>Those are </b><span style="font-weight: bold; text-align: -webkit-center;">hand painted <span style="font-style: italic;">Spring Carnival </span>Ceramic baskets</span><span style="font-weight: bold; text-align: -webkit-center;"> on either side of the fireplace mantel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold; text-align: -webkit-center;">Shhhh...don't tell the kidlets, but I hid special eggs with <span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><i>MONEY </i></span>inside each one. </span><br />
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<b>I wonder how long it will take for them to discover their treasures?</b></div>
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<b>Ms. C. requested a "chocolate bunny cake" for dessert & I fully intended to make one with the Wilton bunny pan but when I went to the grocery store & saw this <i>darling </i><span style="color: magenta;">PINK </span><span style="color: magenta;">BUNNY </span>cake that came in chocolate flavor, I snatched it up, as it is much cuter than anything I could have done.</b> <br />
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<span style="font-size: 180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bringing this older post back up to the top,</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">that came with the flower picks.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 28.8px; font-weight: bold;">I'm using my egg plates</span><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/S65f4GyVKpI/AAAAAAAAB4I/dqf-eMa_GFk/s1600/DSC_0021.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453401616291277458" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/S65f4GyVKpI/AAAAAAAAB4I/dqf-eMa_GFk/s800/DSC_0021.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 502px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 431px;" /></a><span style="font-size: 180%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "lucida grande";"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: 180%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "lucida grande";">I found these cute cupcake liners at Wal-Mart<br />so I made banana cupcakes!</span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/S65eR8LatRI/AAAAAAAAB3o/eO3qdZr6xdY/s1600/DSC_0020.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453399861097051410" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/S65eR8LatRI/AAAAAAAAB3o/eO3qdZr6xdY/s800/DSC_0020.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 180%;"><span style="font-family: "lucida grande";">They came with the matching little flower picks, too!</span></span></span><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/S65iE4FkxlI/AAAAAAAAB4w/_HmoyfXCflk/s1600/DSC_0027.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453404034707015250" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/S65iE4FkxlI/AAAAAAAAB4w/_HmoyfXCflk/s800/DSC_0027.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 429px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 630px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 180%;"><span style="font-size: 130%;">I used paste coloring...<br />violet, rose, leaf green & sky blue.<br />Lord, <span style="font-style: italic;">please </span>let me live long enough<br />to use up all the colors I have?<br />That will make for a very long life!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 180%;"><span style="font-family: "lucida grande";">This cut glass egg plate, below<br />holds candy filled eggs<br />for the grandchildren.</span></span></span><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/S65f5tGerqI/AAAAAAAAB4o/AMc6oRk8JY4/s1600/DSC_0025.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453401643756203682" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/S65f5tGerqI/AAAAAAAAB4o/AMc6oRk8JY4/s800/DSC_0025.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 602px;" /></a><span style="font-size: 180%;">Don't you just <span style="color: #cc33cc;">♥ </span>all these<br />bright spring colors?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 180%;">Thanks for visiting <i>The Gazebo House</i>!<br /><br />Before you go, please help yourself to a cupcake</span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/S682rW6eIlI/AAAAAAAAB5Q/39d0uLaHumU/s1600/DSC_0021.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/S69BZjOyZjI/AAAAAAAAB5o/xCq8ddigimg/s1600/DSC_0021.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453649580978759218" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/S69BZjOyZjI/AAAAAAAAB5o/xCq8ddigimg/s800/DSC_0021.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 503px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 754px;" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: 180%;">I'm having one with a cup of tea right now.</span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/S6-uKxU7J-I/AAAAAAAAB5w/TGSj_cuQtM4/s1600/DSC_0018.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453769173831985122" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wt9DXt5HbNI/S6-uKxU7J-I/AAAAAAAAB5w/TGSj_cuQtM4/s800/DSC_0018.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: 180%;">Have a great start to your week!<br /><br />fondly,</span></div>
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<b style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-size: large;">but it is really very easy.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The strips appear to weave </span></b></div>
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<b style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-size: large;">to make them pop up.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The dining room table is set with a combination of my Tiara <span style="color: #38761d;">GREEN </span>Chantilly Depression Glass &</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> my Royal Tara tea set, which was made in Galway, Ireland.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I've used each set by itself before.</span></b> <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I have two different sizes of glassware in the Depression glass set.</span></b></div>
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Directions:<span style="font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.25em;"> </span><span class="ecxrd_direction_desc ecxrd_name" style="display: inline-block; font-size: 1em; line-height: 25px; vertical-align: top; width: 634px;">In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Beat in sherbet until melted. Add whipped topping; beat well.</span><span style="font-size: 1em; line-height: 25px;">Pour into an 8-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until set. Unmold onto a serving platter. </span><span class="ecxrd_direction_yeid ecxrd_tg_bold" style="font-size: 1em; font-weight: 700; line-height: 25px;">Yield: </span><span style="font-size: 1em; line-height: 25px;">10 servings.</span></h4>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Before this cake is flipped out of the pan,</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">with a skewer & pour in some</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> pineapple juice you drained from the can. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Don't let it cool in the pan longer </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">than the recommended time or </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">1 can (20 oz.)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">1 box (2 layer)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">1 pkg. (4 serving size)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">JELL-O® <b>Instant</b> Vanilla Pudding<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">4 <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">3/4 cup<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The two on the outside actually came from Sam's club, years ago. </span></b><br />
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<span style="line-height: 20px;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> the smaller center one.</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 20px;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">They usually sit on the dresser</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 20px;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> in the guest room,</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 20px;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">with cotton balls & Q-tips inside. </span></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">which looks really pretty with </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">all my white milk glass. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I wove green ribbon in & out </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">of the Ralph Lauren cake plate, </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">as I</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> like to change the ribbon</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">color for every holiday. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I found this St. Patrick's Day card</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> from my sweetheart, </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">tucked inside the box </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It made me smile to see </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">his funny signature again.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">putting the date in the corner,</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">just like my Mom & Dad did</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">with their anniversary cards.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">it too makes me smile every year when I unpack him.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I had to buy a new mixer.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">that was a wedding gift 30 years ago.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Naturally, I bought a <span style="color: #38761d;"><i>GREEN </i></span>one!!</span></b> </div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b><span style="font-size: 21px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">Mar</span><span style="font-size: 21px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">igene @ <a href="http://mimi-inthemiddleofnowhere.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">In the Middle of Nowhere</a>. </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b><span style="font-size: 21px;">She sent it to </span><span style="font-size: 21px;">Kathleen @ <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj4g8erm6rLAhXD9R4KHWS8AhYQFggdMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cuisinekathleen.com%2F&usg=AFQjCNEhtvSQ__D8mnRSHviBaFwuLvqKmQ&sig2=mO4Bqf5cfOdwji78cqLIzw" target="_blank">Cuisine Kathleen</a> </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b><span style="font-size: 21px; line-height: 20px;">another blogger for the following year. </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b><span style="font-size: 21px; line-height: 20px;">with it & my Celtic Cross <a href="http://rettspace.blogspot.com/2013/03/irish-celebrations.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Last year, one of the quilt guilds that I belong to had three generations of the Yoder Amish family come give a lecture & a "Show & Tell" program, as well as vend some of their products that they sell in their store, the <a href="http://www.visitamishcountry.com/business/198/lone-star-quilt-shop" target="_blank">Lone Star Quilt Shop</a>.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">They were delightful women & we had a million questions for them about their religion, their dress & customs, which they graciously & patiently answered. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Later the same Amish family sponsored a dinner & trunk show by Jodi Barrows, author of the <a href="http://www.squareinasquare.com/herstory/" target="_blank">Square in a Square</a> method of cutting/quilting. (follow that link to check out her website)</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">She, too, was delightful with her wonderful sense of humor, tons of useful information & a HUGE stack of quilts...I loved every minute of it. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> First off, we were treated to a true "family style" Amish dinner with big platters of fried chicken, heavy bowls of REAL mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans & ham PLUS scrumptious <i>BIG</i> homemade PIE slices already in place at every person's setting.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> You should have seen us jockeying our seats so we could sit in front of our favorite flavors. (you <i>KNOW </i>I found a lemon meringue one, don't ya?!)</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">We were then treated to a fabulous trunk show & lecture by Jodi. </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">I took photos of almost every single quilt that she showed us.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Jodi is a very entertaining speaker who clearly explained her techniques </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">used in each quilt block as well as</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">No matter how much I leaned either way, I could not photograph around her.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> He also ran the cash register, which was really humming afterwards. We all bought her books & rulers, she was such a great salesperson!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">They travel during the hot TX months, with a camper trailer so she can teach in various states all over the country.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I was in the Lone Star Quilt Shop when she dropped off one of her own quilts to be hand quilted.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">I got to speak to her for a little bit & she was just a sweet as can be!</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I think these <span style="color: red;">RED </span>& <span style="color: #38761d;">GREEN </span>& WHITE ones were my most favorites...I do love <span style="color: red;">RED </span>& WHITE quilts!</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Although, the <span style="color: blue;">BLUE </span>& WHITE ones were beautiful, too!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Jodi spoke lovingly about the generations of incredible women in her family & the hardships they endured while traveling to TX to escape the Civil War.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">She comes from a loooong line of quilters & has</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> written two novels, using her family member's & their history as the backdrops for <i><u>Threads of Love</u></i> & <u><i>Threads of Change</i></u>. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I think she may have another book in the works, too. I came home & immediately requested both from my library & read them from beginning to end, enjoying every minute. I hated for them to end, which is always the sign of a good book! </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ooops, here is another favorite one of mine with <span style="color: red;">RED</span>!!!</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">I hope to share some things I recently learned about the making of *</span></b><i style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 22.4px;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">rouge d'Andrinople* </span></b></i><b><span style="font-size: large;"> in my next post.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The trunk show lasted for hours!</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">If you ever get a chance to see & hear Jodi, don't miss it.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">I promise you will be incredibly entertained & come away very inspired. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">She also has a few videos on her website that lets you see & hear her explain several different kinds of blocks.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">I especially enjoyed the "Ohio Star" instructions. ~~big grin~~ </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Click <a href="http://www.squareinasquare.com/video/" target="_blank">HERE </a>to view a list of the videos.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">March 17th is also <i>National Quilting DAY</i>, but you & I know there will be other <span style="color: #38761d;"><i>GREEN </i></span>things going on then! *wink*</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">March 16th is <a href="http://www.cuisinekathleen.com/2016/02/a-snowy-friday.html" target="_blank">Cuisine Kathleen's St. Patrick's Day Annual Blog Crawl</a>. The house will be decorated to the hilt in <i><span style="color: #38761d;">GREEN</span></i> again this year for that one!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for stopping by <i>The Gazebo House</i>. I hope you enjoyed Jodi's quilt show & will check out her website as well as stop back here for more calorie free eye candy soon.</span></b><br />
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<b>This is the view out my sunroom windows, towards the gazebo.</b></div>
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<b>Pretty to look at, but I was happy to stay indoors & QUILT!</b></div>
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<b>We got almost 10" of snow last week & it was bitter cold...down to 4º at times.</b></div>
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<b>I loved seeing the little snowcap on my lantern & staff.</b></div>
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<b>I completed the quilting of this lovely *Bear Paw* pattern quilt</b></div>
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<b>I am now working on some quilted pillows for my sister in Maui </b></div>
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<b>I sure am looking forward to Spring, though! </b></div>
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<b>Today's temps are near 60º & I'm going out for a walk!</b></div>
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<b>Thanks for stopping by <i>The Gazebo House</i>.</b></div>
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<b>Shortly after my husband started his family practice office, his cousin, Eddie joined him once he completed his medical school training. </b><br />
<b>Eddie later changed to orthopedics & had a very successful career in that field. </b><br />
<b>He & his wife, Terry, often vacationed together with us in FL & we golfed together almost weekly here in Ohio when the weather was nice.</b><br />
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<b>They had 2 daughters, one of which is the very talented <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=artist+Diane+Arthurs&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwicoNnQqNTKAhUEGz4KHekZAqUQ_AUIBygB&biw=1280&bih=607" target="_blank">artist Diane Arthurs</a>, the designer of many cards & posters along with this line of dishes from Pfaltzgraff. </b></div>
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<b>She named the line "Evergreen Ernie" & I like to think it was after my husband Ernie!</b></div>
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<b>I first saw these dishes on my friend Mary's blog, <a href="http://homeiswheretheboatis.net/" target="_blank">"Home is Where the Boat Is"</a>. </b><br />
<b>Thanks Mary for showing them & for the 20% off code to help offset the purchase price.</b><br />
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<b>Each salad plate has a different scene with the snowmen holding various garlands & wreaths. T</b><b>he coordinating dinner plates have snowflakes around their rims, which also echo the mugs.</b><br />
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<b>I was tickled pink to discover these little snowmen on sleds, </b></div>
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<b> I found them at the Dollar Store a long time ago & I'm so very glad I kept them. </b></div>
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<b>...and this is exactly why!!!</b></div>
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<b>Aren't the snowmen's expressions just precious? </b><br />
<b>They resemble my Ern, always smiling & making people laugh with his jokes.</b><br />
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<b>Oneida's "Americana" silverware along with snow white quilted placemats completed the table setting. </b><br />
<b>There are nice deep soup bowls that go with the set & I KNOW I took photos of them later in the day, but I can't find the pictures of them now. Duh? Mentalpause Moment!</b><br />
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<b>I have many snowmen blues on my bakers rack this month along with the newly released reproduction Ball jars in the same turquoise color. </b><br />
<b>I have several of the original colored ones but didn't dig them out yet & now January is almost over. It will be time to put up the <span style="color: red;">RED Valentine's Day</span> items next!</b><br />
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<b>Thanks to Mary, I also have the sugar & creamer as well as the S&P shakers that go with the set!</b><br />
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<b>We've not had much snow here in Ohio, (<span style="color: red;">♥♥♥</span> thanks to El Nino <span style="color: red;">♥♥♥</span>) so I added some free standing lace snowflakes to the kitchen table light fixture.</b><br />
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<b>I first made them for Sandy Hook & used them in a tablescape <a href="http://rettspace.blogspot.com/2013/01/january-snowy-blues.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </b><br />
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<b> They are done entirely in the embroidery hoop & are specially designed to hold together once you wash away the stabilizer. </b><br />
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<b> Diane's dad, Eddie & my Ernie have both passed away now. </b><br />
<b>I'm hoping to have both Diane & her Mother over for lunch, using these dishes, soon.</b><br />
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<b>Next week, it will be a full year since my sweetheart went to Heaven.</b></div>
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<b> I miss him terribly every day still & always will. </b></div>
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<b>His smile would light up a room & everyone loved my Ernie!</b></div>
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<b>Rest in Peace, Darling...I'll see you again in about 20 or 30 years, God willing.</b></div>
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<b>Thanks for stopping by <i>The Gazebo House</i> today!</b></div>
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<b>I have TONS of quilting projects to share next.</b></div>
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<b>You're always welcome!</b></div>
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